PROBUS Club of Durham West

Upcoming events

    • 2 Jan 2024
    • 2 Dec 2025
    • 24 sessions
    • 3 Jan 2024
    • 3 Dec 2025
    • 24 sessions


    • 16 Jan 2024
    • 16 Dec 2025
    • 24 sessions
    • 20 Jan 2024
    • 20 Dec 2025
    • 28 sessions
    • Landmark Theatre, Whitby
    • 25 Jan 2024
    • 25 Dec 2025
    • 24 sessions
    • Ajax Bowl - 172 Harwood Ave. South
    • 9 May 2024
    • 14 May 2026
    • 24 sessions
    • 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax, ON L1S 4S4

    HMS Ajax Room - South Entrance Ajax Community Centre.

    We meet on the second Thursday of every month (except December) at 10 a.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax.

    The meeting usually consists of a business portion of about a half hour, thirty-minutes for socializing, and coffee followed by a stimulating 45-minute presentation by a guest speaker. Meetings end at noon.

    • 13 May 2024
    • 10 Nov 2025
    • 27 sessions
    • Carpool from Walmart Parking Lot in Ajax
    • 23 May 2024
    • 27 Nov 2025
    • 19 sessions
    • 24 May 2024
    • 4 Dec 2026
    • 77 sessions
    • Petrina's Billiards, 21 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax
    • 30 Sep 2024
    • 30 Nov 2025
    • 19 sessions
    • 9 Oct 2024
    • 12 Nov 2025
    • 14 sessions
    • Demo Kitchen, Chartwell Harwood, 240 Old Harwood Avenue, Ajax
    • 5 Nov 2024
    • 16 Dec 2025
    • 57 sessions
    • Parkland Retirement Residences
    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 19 Dec 2025
    • 14 sessions
    • 3 Jan 2025
    • 19 Dec 2025
    • 101 sessions
    • 16 Jan 2025
    • 18 Dec 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • 20 Jan 2025
    • 15 Dec 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Parkland Lifestyle Residences, 3 Rossland Rd W, Ajax.
    • 31 Jan 2025
    • 28 Nov 2025
    • 11 sessions
    • Ajax Public Library
    • 26 Jun 2025
    • 28 May 2026
    • 12 sessions
    • TBD


    • 25 Oct 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough (Kingston and Markham Road)
    • 4


    FULL MONTY
    Saturday, October 25, 2025

    Registration is now closed

    Get ready to laugh, cheer, and blush! This heartwarming comedy follows six out-of-work Yorkshire men who stumble upon an outrageous idea: a strip show to make ends meet. But keeping their plan under wraps is no easy feat—they must dodge their wives, outwit the cops, and sell tickets to a show where they hint at going all the way! Packed with humour, heart, and plenty of surprises, The Full Monty is a hilarious celebration of friendship and courage.

    Perhaps you have enjoyed the movie, but now is your chance to see this play in person. We have 60 tickets available for Saturday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. This show is VERY Popular and the number of available tickets is restricted.  It is strongly suggested that you register for this event ASAP.

    This is a self-drive/carpool event.

    Date:            Saturday, October 25, 2025

    Time:            2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. approx.                 

    Cost:             $23.00

    Location:     3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough (Kingston and Markham Road)

    People going to the show will receive an email with directions closer to the date.

    Looking forward to seeing you there!!"


    CONVENOR: Bernice Pyke billandbernicejpyke@hotmail.com
    • 6 Nov 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 66 Falby Court, Ajax, Ont. - Party Room
    Register


    New Members and Volunteers

    You are invited to a 

     Reception to Welcome New Members and to Recognize our Volunteers


    Our last Welcome to Volunteers was in May 2024, so if you joined our club after that date, we would love to see you at this event.


    WHEN?

    Thursday, November 6, 2025

    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm


    WHERE?

    66 Falby Court, Party Room

    Ajax, Ontario.

    Party Room Access Code 303


    RSVP by October 23, 2025


    Please wear your membership badge when attending all PROBUS gatherings.

    Thank you!


    • 7 Nov 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Ajax Main Library - Rotary Room
    • 13
    Register

    COURT WHIST
    Friday, November 7, 2025

    No problem if you’ve never played Court Whist before.  It is an easy game based on taking tricks.  Each hand will vary slightly as we will have different wilds, etc.  You will be changing players after each game and interacting with lots of different people.

    There will be prizes for best, worst and luckiest players.

    Registration is for members only. 

    Date:         Friday, November 7, 2025

    Time:         2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Cost:          $5.00

    Location:  Ajax Main Library - Rotary Room

    This is a self-drive/carpool event.

    If you have any questions, contact the Convenor:

    Bernice Pyke at billandbernicepyke@hotmail.com


    • 16 Nov 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 588 Lake Ridge Road South, Ajax
    • 11
    Register


    VANDERMEER NURSERY
    PRODUCTION TOUR

    Sunday, November 16, 2025 

    Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour through the growing side of Vandermeer Nursery, as we walk through the retail store and four different production greenhouses, spanning over 20 of their 36 acres.

    We'll explore the greenhouse infrastructure, propagation methods, and the technology used to grow healthy plants at scale.  

    You will also learn how a small family business started in 1961 grew into what you see today.  This is your chance to see where and how it all happens, complete with expansive greenhouse views of thousands of homegrown poinsettias in full colour.

    This is a self-drive/carpool event.

    Date:            Sunday, November 16, 2025

    Time:            2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                

    Cost:             $10.00 + tax
                           to be paid directly to Vandermeer
                           at the event

    Location:     588 Lake Ridge Road South, Ajax


    CONVENOR:  Maria Bawcutt , contact via our Directory (Members Only).

    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax
    • 104
    Register


    2025 Annual Holiday Luncheon
    Thursday, December 11, 2025

    The celebrations will begin at 11:30 a.m.

    • 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. - Social Hour
    • 12:30 p.m. - Lunch

    There will be lively entertainment again this year, provided by Corby Leigh Kemp.  Door prizes will be drawn during lunch.

    You will have a choice of three entrées for lunch.

    Please indicate your choice of entrée and that of your guest(s) when you register.

    Also, please indicate in the field provided whether you or your guest(s) have any food allergies.

    PRICING:   Members and Member Guests$60 each
    Non-Member 
    Guests - $65 each

    PLEASE NOTE:   Due to technical limitations, a member can only register using one of the following:

    • Member and other DWP club members (Members and Member Guest(s)); 
    • Members (Member and Non-Member Guest(s)).  


    Please ensure that you click on the correct ticket type when registering. 

    Also, please ensure that you add the name(s) of your guest(s), as name cards will be provided to facilitate service by the wait staff.


    LUNCH MENU:

    Starter:

    Festive Mixed Greens and Cranberry Salad
    A selection of Greens, Goat Cheese, Spicy Toasted Pecans and Pomegranate Dressing.

    Entrée Choice 1:

    Traditional Carved Turkey Dinner
    With Homestyle Stuffing, Italian Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce & Gravy and Seasonal Vegetable Medley.

    Entrée Choice 2:

    Holiday Plated Vegetarian Entrée
    Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, in a White Wine and Parsley Sauce, and Seasonal Vegetable Medley with baked garlic bread on the side.


    Entrée Choice 3:

    Blackened Salmon
    Cajun Seasoned Salmon Fillet Garnished with grilled Lemons, served with Herbed Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetable Medley.


    Dessert:

    Warm Apple and Peach Crumble

    Baked Apples and Peaches topped with Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and Rolled Oats Crumble. Served with Brandied Crème-Anglaise.

    Coffee and tea will be served with dessert.

    A PREMIUM CASH BAR will be available with House wine of Peller Family/Reserve - Chardonnay and Merlot, as well as Liquors, Beer and non-alcoholic cold beverages including assorted pop, assorted juices, and non-alcoholic beer.


    CONVENORS:  Sharon Fenn or Frances Griffin (click on Directory for contact information - members only).

Past events

4 Sep 2025 Coach Trip to Kingston - CANCELLED
29 Jul 2025 Phantom of the Opera in Concert - Westben
4 Jul 2025 2025 Fun Golf Tournament
18 Jun 2025 2025 Annual Picnic
16 Jan 2025 Royal Ontario Museum
12 Dec 2024 2024 Annual Celebration of the Holidays
27 Nov 2024 Games Afternoon
22 Oct 2024 Metrolinx Tour - October
15 Sep 2024 Let's Go Blue Jays!
27 Aug 2024 2024 Nine and Dine
23 Jul 2024 Best of Barnful of Broadway at Westben
19 Jun 2024 Annual Picnic
16 May 2024 Metrolinx Tour
17 Apr 2024 Games Afternoon
23 Mar 2024 Steel Magnolias - Theatre Outing
6 Mar 2024 Court Whist
24 Jan 2024 Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Putt
13 Dec 2023 A Christmas Carol
9 Nov 2023 St. Jacob's Sparkles
3 Oct 2023 Picton Wine Tour
1 Oct 2023 Let's Go Blue Jays!
29 Sep 2023 Georgian Spirit Boat Cruise
26 Sep 2023 2023 Nine and Dine
6 Sep 2023 Annual Picnic
3 Sep 2023 Trip to New Orleans
14 Aug 2023 Euchre Tournament
25 Jul 2023 Les Miserables in Concert at Westben
14 Jul 2023 Newfoundland - CLOSED
21 Jun 2023 Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Putt - NEW DATE
19 Jun 2023 Georgian Legacy Boat Cruise - CANCELLED
13 Jun 2023 Visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens & Whistling Gardens
12 Jun 2023 Bruce Bell Financial District Tour
7 Jun 2023 Louise Penny - Three Pines Tour
17 May 2023 Travel - Rome, Florence and Tuscany - SOLD OUT
17 May 2023 Stratford Theatre Presents “Rent”
27 Apr 2023 Niagara Parks Power Station
20 Apr 2023 Dunlap Observatory
31 Mar 2023 MORE POWER TO YOU - NEW DATE!
22 Mar 2023 THE ONTARIO REGIMENT RCAC MUSEUM
17 Mar 2023 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at a Kitchen Party
27 Jan 2023 MORE POWER TO YOU - CANCELLED
8 Dec 2022 HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
19 Nov 2022 Aga Khan Museum Tour
23 Oct 2022 MARKHAM CONCERT BAND - MCB BRITISH INVASION
12 Oct 2022 Ukulele Strummers Club

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